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AGREED – That Councillor Michael Morris preside as Chair for the meeting, on behalf of the appointed Chair.
AGREED – That the Committee i) Support the provision of a camera car for parking enforcement, where applicable. ii) Recommend that resource savings made due to the use of the camera car be utilised to address environmental enforcement and dog fouling.
Agreed – To recommend the approval of the draft Drug and Alcohol Policy for approval by the Executive Board.
Agreed – That the Committee: i) Note the report in respect of weed control/open space strategy; and ii) Request an update report on weed control later in the season.
Decision as recorded
AGREED – That Councillor Michael Morris preside as Chair for the meeting, on behalf of the appointed Chair.
AGREED – That Councillor Michael Morris preside as Chair for the meeting, on behalf of the appointed Chair.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Trevor Bates and Claire Lovett.
AGREED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 22 April 2026 be deferred to the next meeting.
The Chief Officer Governance & Customer submitted a report (COGC/43/26s) for the Committee to consider a revised work programme. Agreed i) To note that the Highway Inspection Policy and Winter Maintenance Policy has been approved by the Executive Board at their meeting on 12 May 2026, without amendment. ii) That the following be invited to take part in the June meeting, to contribute to the report on the Hafod Waste Site:- a) Natural Resources Wales b) Enovert c) Public Health Wales
Decision as recorded
AGREED – That the Committee i) Support the provision of a camera car for parking enforcement, where applicable. ii) Recommend that resource savings made due to the use of the camera car be utilised to address environmental enforcement and dog fouling.
The Lead Member for Finance and Asset Management submitted a report COET/06/26 which provided an update to members on the proposals for an enforcement camera car as well as how the department is specifically tackling the issue of dog fouling. The Lead Member introduced the report and responded to questions accordingly. During the ensuing discussion, a number of issues were raised, including:- · General support for the proposal to introduce a camera enforcement vehicle to improve compliance and road safety. · Whilst primary focus would be on enforcement outside schools, coverage would also include bus stops and taxi ranks. · Purchase of the vehicle would free up officer capacity for wider environmental enforcement, including dog fouling. It could also generate income which could be used to provide further resource. · The proposal included provision of additional enforcement officers with flexible working arrangements. Existing provision could also be reviewed. · The need to strike a balance between parking enforcement and dog fouling priorities. • The need for further consideration around the cost-effectiveness of leasing the required vehicle versus purchase. • Officers advised that any leasing option would be tested through procurement to ensure best value. • The provision of the vehicle was expected to increase efficiency in terms of the ability to cover multiple locations over a shorter period, when compared with the existing enforcement provision. AGREED – That the Committee i) Support the provision of a camera car for parking enforcement, where applicable. ii) Recommend that resource savings made due to the use of the camera car be utilised to address environmental enforcement and dog fouling.
Decision as recorded
Agreed – To recommend the approval of the draft Drug and Alcohol Policy for approval by the Executive Board.
The Lead Member for Housing and Climate Change submitted a report COET/09/26 which provided Members with an update on the proposals for an Operational Road Risk: Drug and Alcohol Policy. The Lead Member introduced the report and responded to questions accordingly. During the ensuing discussion, a number of issues were raised, including:- · The Draft policy was subject to approval by Executive Board at it’s meeting next month. · The policy applied to all WCBC staff and contractors were covered under the duty of care provisions. · Employees were required to declare prescription medication during testing. • Employee had a responsibility to disclose substances which may affect their work (e.g. driving safety). • Confirmation that a period of staff consultation was planned to take place prior to implementation of the policy. • The Committee spoke of their support for this policy which was recognised by many Councillors as overdue. Agreed – To recommend the approval of the draft Drug and Alcohol Policy for approval by the Executive Board.
Decision as recorded
Agreed – That the Committee: i) Note the report in respect of weed control/open space strategy; and ii) Request an update report on weed control later in the season.
The Lead Member for Environment submitted a report COET/08/26 which outlined the plans for weed control for the coming year and to provide an update on our work with the Open Spaces & Biodiversity following the adoption of the Open Spaces Strategy in December 2023. The Lead Member introduced the report and responded to questions accordingly. During the ensuing discussion, a number of issues were raised, including:- · The updated report format was welcomed by the Committee which noted the improved mapping of land ownership to identify the responsible Council Department. · Officers provided clarification with regards to operator qualifications to use relevant products and equipment. · Members requested earlier and clearer communication of treatment schedules and dates when work was being undertaken in their wards.. • Further requests were made for updates comparable to weed control for verge cutting. • Officers advised that route plans and timelines could be shared with Members of the Committee. • It was noted that multiple treatment rounds were planned, subject to conditions, such as weather. • Members provided positive feedback on improvements compared to previous year. • Quad bikes/anti-social vehicle use was identified as police responsibility. Agreed – That the Committee: i) Note the report in respect of weed control/open space strategy; and ii) Request an update report on weed control later in the season.
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